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When we mentioned this tournament at the Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation board meeting, when we were reviewing our CUA, they were very excited. Several of them indicated they would come down to see what the event was like. I hope we can pack this event.

Just an observation. Let's not get crazy with the comments. I'm only observing It is funny how different P&R's react. Atchison, KS was thrilled I hosted a tournament there. Ottawa, KS and Yankton, SD was, 'that's fine, just keep us posted'. Then there was Lee's Summit, MO. I will simply say it borders on NIMBY. Oh well. Work with those that want to work with you. Glad Pleasant Hill is excited for the tournament. I'm excited that they are excited.

We will be using two sets of tees. Short tees for Juniors, Recreational, Rec Women, and Intermediate Women. Possibly Adv. Grandmasters, not sure yet. Long tees for everyone else.

Defiance Beer has verbally committed to donate beer for the event. While this has not completely been finalized, the intention is that all players, Pro and Am, will receive a Defiance Beer or non-alcoholic drink after the second round.

Am Player's Pack will be a Discmania or Innova disc and a Innova Mini Driver (heavy weight mini)

In Ottawa today. Parking lot has 26 spaces. Walked into closest business, Fry Orthodontist and received permission to use their lot, another 28 spaces. Street parking is available.

As I typed I also walked into Kanza Park Business Offices and spoke with two different companies. Both said parking will be allowed. This is over another 50 spaces which takes the total to over 100 spaces with a one block walk. The tournament will cap at 90 players leaving an excess of parking.

Regarding the playground, a throw will really have to be errant on the magnitude of hitting the skateboarders on hole 1 at Rosedale, but just to be certain we will paint an OB line along the fairway.

Regarding the walking path, personally the most I've ever seen was about 6 people total. Both players and walkers will need to be courteous of each other as any other day. The path and course was approved by the city prior to Kanza Krush being thought of.

I am told by Ryan Sipple, local player, resident, worker in Ottawa and individual that runs Franklin County DG FACEBOOK page, that this will be at least the third tournament at Kanza that he is aware of.

Ratings are a double edged sword. I prefer to play tournaments that I know will be rated vs. a non-sanctioned tournament. I enjoy seeing my rating fluctuate. I know on any given day, I have the ability to play 70 points above, or 70 points below my rating. It's a baseline to start from.

The alternative - to create a course rating for each tee pad and each pin placement, while more accurate, would be nearly infinitely harder.

So, I take what information I can get, even if only partially accurate.